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As the Paralympic Games continue to grow in popularity and recognition, we are seeing more and more incredible athletes rise to the challenge and achieve amazing feats on the world stage. Here are 10 international Paralympic athletes that have earned particular acclaim and inspired fans around the globe.
A swimmer with 24 Paralympic medals to his name, including 14 gold, Dias is one of Brazil's most celebrated athletes. He has competed in four Paralympic Games and holds numerous world records in the pool.
This wheelchair racer has won 17 Paralympic medals across three sports: track and field, cross-country skiing, and road racing. She has also won multiple major marathons, including the London, Boston, and New York races.
An accomplished fencer despite losing her arms and legs to a severe bout of meningitis, Vio has won multiple world championships and Paralympic medals. She is also involved in activism for disability rights.
German wheelchair basketball player Berg has been part of some of the most successful international teams in the sport's history, winning gold at the 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Games as well as multiple European and world championships.
Stewart is a track and field athlete who has set several world records in the javelin and discus events for his classification. He won gold in both of his events at the 2015 Parapan American Games.
Sprinter Durand is often recognized as the fastest Paralympian in the world, with numerous world records and 8 Paralympic gold medals to her name.
This cross-country skier and biathlete is a four-time Paralympic medalist, but has also competed in rowing at the elite level. She was born with a deformity from radiation exposure in utero due to the Chernobyl disaster.
A table tennis player with an incredible resume, Tanaka has medaled at every Paralympics since 2000, including gold in 2008 and 2012. She is also involved in disability advocacy in Japan.
The first powerlifter to break the 300kg barrier, Rahman has won gold at the last two Paralympic Games and holds multiple world records in the sport.
Gjessing is a boccia player who has medaled at the last three Paralympics, including gold in 2016. She is also known for her grassroots work in growing the sport in Denmark and advocating for disability rights.
These athletes are just a few examples of the incredible talent and perseverance that the international Paralympic community represents. They continue to inspire and challenge us to redefine what we think is possible.